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Jean Louis Chave Hermitage 2014
6 in stock
133775
Red
75cl
96/100
17/20
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Rhône | Hermitage

Jean Louis Chave Hermitage 2014

€324.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€270.00 ex-VAT
Jean Louis Chave Hermitage 2020 white
New
2 in stock
133943
White
75cl
98/100
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Rhône | Hermitage

Jean Louis Chave Hermitage 2020 white

€312.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€260.00 ex-VAT
Jean Louis Chave Saint Joseph 2021
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1 in stock
133945
Red
75cl
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Rhône | Saint Joseph

Jean Louis Chave Saint Joseph 2021

€90.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€75.00 ex-VAT
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Frequently asked questions about Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

The Domaine Jean-Louis Chave is one of the oldest continuously active wine dynasties in France. Its history begins in 1481, when Charles Chave received a plot of vines on the Bachasson hillside, in Saint-Joseph, as a reward for services rendered to a local lord. Since then, the estate has been passed down from father to son without interruption over sixteen generations. Jean-Louis Chave, who succeeded his father Gérard, continues to uphold this tradition of excellence at the heart of the Northern Rhône Valley.

The Cuvée Cathelin is the absolute prestige wine of Domaine Jean-Louis Chave, produced only in vintages deemed truly exceptional. This ultra-rare cuvée represents a variation of the red Hermitage using the same lieux-dits but in different proportions. It is crafted only in exceptional years — for instance in 2003 and 2009 among the most recent. Its confidential nature and extraordinary quality make it one of the most sought-after bottles in the entire Rhône Valley.

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave takes a firmly traditional, low-intervention approach. It strives to control yields, avoid all herbicides and artificial fertilizers, and harvest as late as possible to achieve optimal ripeness. The grapes from each plot are vinified and aged separately, allowing each terroir to express its distinct character before the final blend. This philosophy, passed down through generations, gives the wines their remarkable balance and great aging potential.

domaine Jean-Louis Chave is best known for its Hermitage wines, both red and white. It owns 15 hectares of vines on the Hermitage hill, including 10 hectares planted with Syrah for its reds and 5 hectares with Marsanne and Roussanne for its whites. The estate also produces Saint-Joseph wines under the Offerus label, as well as a more accessible négociant range, J.L. Chave Sélection, featuring wines from Crozes-Hermitage and Côtes-du-Rhône.

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave draws on the emblematic grape varieties of the northern Rhône. For the red Hermitage, Syrah from the Bessards plot forms the backbone of the blend, thanks to its steep granitic slopes, which provide structure and depth. For the white Hermitage, Marsanne accounts for approximately 80% of the blend, complemented by 20% Roussanne, sourced from vines with an average age of over 60 years. Mastery of these blends is at the heart of the estate's identity.

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave refers to the family estate producing the great red and white Hermitage wines from their own plots. The J.L. Chave Sélection range, launched in the 1990s, constitutes a négociant line allowing enthusiasts to discover the Chave universe at more accessible prices. It includes notably the "Mon Cœur" in Côtes-du-Rhône, sourced from selected plots in Vinsobres, Visan, Buisson and Estargues, as well as the "Silène" in Crozes-Hermitage. Even across these entry-level cuvées, the exacting quality standards intrinsic to the Chave family remain fully intact.

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